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2022 Mária Telkes Fellowship Cohort

Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) are thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Mária Telkes Fellowship!

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Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize

Learn more about the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize, which is a $1.5M prize supporting new and existing coalitions to develop a strategy to address a local clean energy opportunity or inequity in disadvantaged communities.

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National Clean Energy Week to be held September 26-30

CEBN is honored, once again, to be part of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW)! This weeklong recognition will honor the clean energy sector’s contributions to America’s economic strength and emissions reduction goals.

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Insight into the 11 Small Business Innovation Research Programs

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities are offered by 11 different federal agencies. Learn more about available funding and support for innovators.

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Support Reauthorization of the SBIR Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is set to expire on October 1, 2022. CEBN’s sign-on letter urges Congress to extend this program for three years.  Sign here to support this 40-year program.

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Five Things to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act

After nearly two years of negotiations, Congress has reached agreement on climate and clean energy provisions within a budget reconciliation package. CEBN has summarized five things to know about the bill relating to energy and climate.

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Breaking Down the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, or OCED (pronounced “oh-sed”) is a new office within the Department of Energy created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Learn more about OCED’s mission, upcoming funding opportunities, and how you can get involved.

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938 Cleantech Business Leaders Call for Action on Clean Energy Investments

Since last year, CEBN has spearheaded a campaign that has been supported by 938 clean energy business leaders urging Congress to enact significant investments in a reconciliation package.

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Breaking Down Grid Resilience and Modernization in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes more than $30 billion to strengthen and modernize the U.S. power grid. Find out what programs are included.

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Meet the Semi-Finalists of the American-Made Solar Desalination Prize

Meet the semi-finalists of the American-Made Solar Desalination Prize, which has invested in teams developing and commercializing technologies in solar desalination. These innovations have impactful applications to improve access to clean water, including in remote areas, powered by clean energy.

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Five Key Takeaways from the 2022 Energy Jobs Report

On June 28, the Department of Energy released the annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER). The 7th annual version of this report shows that clean energy technologies continue to lead to employment opportunities and economic growth. CEBN has pulled five key takeaways.

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Federal Energy Funding 101: Takeaways and Links for More Information

On June 28, 2022, the Clean Energy Business Network and Banks and Company convened Federal Energy Funding 101. This event provided a primer on how to navigate federal funding opportunities for clean energy researchers, entrepreneurs, and communities wishing to attract new economic development opportunities. View the slides, recording, and list of exhibitors!

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